Asthalin Respule 5X2.5ml

Asthma/COPD (705)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Salbutamol 2.5 mg

Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT ASTHALIN RESPULEASTHALIN RESPULE contains Salbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to manage severe asthma attacks. It can also be used in the management of chronic bronchospasm (long-term breathing difficulties caused due to narrowing of airways) unresponsive to conventional therapies. Asthma is a long-term respiratory disease in which your airways become inflamed, swollen and narrowed. It also ca

Uses

excessive mucous secretion in the airways which makes it difficult for the air to pass through, leading to unpleasant symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and/or cough. ASTHALIN RESPULE is suitable for use both in adults and in children (aged 4 years or above). Before using ASTHALIN RESPULE inform your doctor if you have diabetes, overactive thyroid functions, low blood potassium levels, high blood pressure or any heart problems (such as angina or irregular heartbeat) as a precaution. ASTHALIN RESPULE should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is con

How It Works

ASTHALIN RESPULE is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens them. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the airways (such as mast cells) that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, it reduces airway inflammation, manages the airways from becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes breathing easier.

Directions for Use

Use ASTHALIN RESPULE medicine every day until your doctor tells you to stop. It is meant for inhalation only. Inhale the medicine only through your mouth into the lungs and not via nose. This medicine must be used along with a suitable nebulizer prescribed by your doctor. Follow the instruction given in the enclosed leaflet. Twist and open the ampoules Squeeze out all the liquid from the ampoule into the nebulizer chamber Dilute the contents with sterile saline solution (sodium chloride) if instructed by your doctor Turn on the nebulizer and breathe in the fine ‘mist’ calmly and deeply using a face mask or mouthpiece Once inhalation is over, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out or brush your teeth Your doctor will decide the correct dose (number of ampoules to be used), duration of therapy and type of nebulizer device for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. During inhalation, protect your eyes and face from the mist to avoid irritation. After inhalation, rinse the nebulizer, face mask mouthpiece with warm water. Children must use this medicine only under careful supervision of the adults.

Side Effects

using ASTHALIN RESPULE are tremors, headache, mouth or throat irritation and muscle cramps. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF ASTHALIN RESPULEIt is used in adults and in children (aged 4 years or older) to manage: Severe asthma attacks Breathing difficulties (emphysema) HOW ASTHALIN RESPULE WORKSASTHALIN RESPULE is a bronchodilator. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and widens them. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the airways (such as mast cells) that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, it reduces airway inflammation, manages the airways from becoming narrow and allows the air to pass through more freely which makes breathing easier. DIRECTIONS FOR USEUse ASTHALIN RESPULE medicine every day until your doctor tells you to stop. It is meant for inhalation only. Inhale the medicine only through your mouth into the lungs and not via nose. This medicine must be used along with a suitable nebulizer prescribed by your doctor. Follow the instruction given in the enclosed leaflet. Twist and open the ampoules Squeeze out all the liquid from the ampoule into the nebulizer chamber Dilute the contents with sterile saline solution (sodium chloride) if instructed by your doctor Turn on the nebulizer and breathe in the fine ‘mist’ calmly and deeply using a face mask or mouthpiece Once inhalation is over, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out or brush your teeth Your doctor will decide the correct dose (number of ampoules to be used), duration of therapy and type of nebulizer device for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. During inhalation, protect your eyes and face from the mist to avoid irritation. After inhalation, rinse the nebulizer, face mask mouthpiece with warm water. Children must use this medicine only under careful supervision of the adults. SIDE EFFECTS OF ASTHALIN RESPULECOMMON headache tremors (feeling shaky) UNCOMMON fast heartbeat mouth or throat irritation muscle cramps RARE Increased blood flow to legs and arms Stop using ASTHALIN RESPULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, red irregular raised patches on the skin with severe itching, breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, collapse) pain in the chest, jaw or shoulder accompanied with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea and vomiting clammy skin, wheezing, difficulty in breathing when lying flat fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain signs of low blood potassium levels (such as fatigue, muscle spasms, frequent urination) signs of high lactic acid levels in the body (such as stomach pain, breathing difficulties, cold feet and hands, irregular heartbeat and thirst)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYASTHALIN RESPULE should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, inform your doctor before using it. BREASTFEEDINGASTHALIN RESPULE should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the doctor. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected by ASTHALIN RESPULE. ALLERGYDo not use ASTHALIN RESPULE if you are allergic to Salbutamol. LUNGSASTHALIN RESPULE should be used with caution in patients with lung infections. Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. HEART DISEASEASTHALIN RESPULE should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as recent heart attack, irregular or fast heartbeat or angina). Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. OTHERSASTHALIN RESPULE is not recommended for use in patients having: premature labour or threatened abortion (miscarriage) Before using ASTHALIN RESPULE, inform your physician if you: have an over-active thyroid gland have high blood pressure have problems in blood vessels (such as blood clot) have diabetes have glaucoma have low blood potassium levels have sugar intolerance Use in pediatrics: ASTHALIN RESPULE can be used in children (aged 4 years or above) if prescribed by the physician. It is not suitable for use in children aged below 4 years due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: ASTHALIN RESPULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before using it. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before using ASTHALIN RESPULE, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: other beta-blockers (used to manage high blood pressure or other heart conditions) Ex. atenolol, propranolol and sotalol digoxin (a medicine used to manage heart rhythm disorder) other corticosteroids (taken orally or via injections to manage pain or inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone, prednisolone potassium-sparging diuretics (used to manage high blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. spironolactone, acetazolamide xanthine medicines (used to manage asthma) Ex. theophylline and aminophylline other nebulizing solution used for asthma (Ex. ipratropium) medicines used to manage depression such as (phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, venlafaxine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine etc.) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more ASTHALIN RESPULE, contact your doctor immediately or go to the hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdosage might include fast heartbeat, shakiness or hyperactivity. SYNOPSIS Drug : Salbutamol Pharmacological Category : Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic agonists Therapeutic Indication : Asthma, Bronchospasm Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Diskettes, Expectorants, Syrup, Rotacaps, Inhaler, Rotacaps, Respules, Respirator Solution MORE INFORMATION Keep ASTHALIN RESPULE out of reach of children Store ASTHALIN RESPULE at room temperature

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Last Updated

30 Nov 2022

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